Bugatti 16c Galibier Concept.
April 15, 2010 by Martin Smith
Filed under Design
Images of the stunning new Bugatti 16c Galibier concept have been given generous, glossy coverage by the world’s automotive press in recent months. Most notable are certain design elements that can be reliably traced back to the 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, featured on this very blog in February 2010. I’ll pass on the fomidable [...]
Coachbuilders of the 30′s series: 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic
February 12, 2010 by Martin Smith
Filed under Design
“Whether they like it or not, those who create new forms succumb to the influence of modern art….Comparison between an automobile and the sculpture of its time will show how close the relationship is between works of art and the forms of useful objects.” Swiss sculptor, Max Bill. In the 1920s, automotive design took a [...]